Pool score
6.6/10
Meta rating
88/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
6.6/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 7.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 5.0/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
88/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4★ | 4,154 | 100% | 88/100 |
Editor's note
The Hotel SOFIA Barcelona offers a standout rooftop pool with great city views, providing a relaxed, luxurious atmosphere. Additionally, the spa features a unique "zero gravity" pool with angled underwater seating, offering a distinctive therapeutic experience for unwinding after a day of exploring the city.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 2
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Indoor + outdoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- Yes
- Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
The zero gravity area of the spa's pool was the most relief to chronic back pain I've felt in years. It was wild - you basically have a shallow area with angled seats under the water that let you just float (not drift around) and every part of your body is freed from the torment of gravity.
Gallery
More from the property
Photos via Google, TripAdvisor and the hotel's own website
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
22 May 2026
Why it's on the list
Broadest 360° rooftop view in the city, with calmer crowds than El Born rooftops.
Why it's not higher
Diagonal location is further from the central tapas scene than Eixample/Born.
Sources we used
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